by John C. Morley, Independent Producer
Community media is vital for community communications and engagement
In a media landscape dominated by national headlines, streaming platforms, and fast-moving social media, it’s easy to overlook the importance of local stories. Yet across New Jersey, community access television continues to play a vital role in keeping residents informed, connected, and engaged. Jersey Access Group (JAG) members stations and other local access stations serve as a reminder that the stories closest to home still matter deeply.
Posted: February 28, 2026 by Doug Seidel
Spotlight: Cranford TV-35 – It’s there, but not always easy to find to find
By Don Smith, Manager, Cranford TV-35
How to get the most out of your Verizon FIOS statewide contract
The statewide contract from Verizon Fios provides for any municipal buildings (schools, police departments, fire departments, etc.) that the township or city owns, to be eligible for one free internet drop and one free cable TV dro
Posted: February 25, 2026 by Doug Seidel
Get Ready for ADA/WCAG Compliance and Smarter Automation with TelVue
We’re excited to be heading to the monthly JAG meeting on Wednesday, February 25th, where we’ll showcase powerful new tools to help you stay ADA and WCAG compliant, while also saving time with smarter automation for scheduling and social media.
From live captioning and accessibility solutions to fully automated YouTube broadcasting and rule-based scheduling, TelVue continues to make it easier than ever to serve your community and expand your reach. We’ll even be offering a sneak peek at our upcoming AI-powered audio description service.
Posted: February 25, 2026 by Doug Seidel
What Community Access TV Really Is (and What It Isn’t)
by John C. Morley, Independent Producer
Community access television is often misunderstood.
Some people assume community access TV is the same as commercial cable. Some think it’s just a place for town meetings or old reruns. Some confuse it with social media or political programming. Yet, community access TV serves a specific purpose. Understanding that purpose explains why it matters.
Posted: February 2, 2026 by Doug Seidel
Spotlight: Oakland TV – NJ Financing and Technical Support Available
The State of New Jersey has financial & technical assistance available to the communications arms of NJ communities
It’s there, but not always easy to find to find
I’d love to tell you there is a consistent way of accessing advisory services and financing within the State of New Jersey for support of communications to the citizenry of New Jersey, but that is not the case. There is a wealth of services available, if you can find it. This article is not intended e a one-size-fits-all answer to receiving technical and financial support for your public access channel or other means used to communicate to the citizenry of your municipality, but rather should serve as a guide to determine where to start identifying the sources you can use to bolster either financing or technologies that cross outside the domain of TelVue, Cablecast or other broadcasting platform your municipality utilizes.
Posted: January 29, 2026 by Doug Seidel
The Power of Community Access TV
by John C. Morley, Independent Producer
Community media is vital for community communications and engagement
In a media landscape dominated by national headlines, streaming platforms, and fast-moving social media, it’s easy to overlook the importance of local stories. Yet across New Jersey, community access television continues to play a vital role in keeping residents informed, connected, and engaged. Jersey Access Group (JAG) members stations and other local access stations serve as a reminder that the stories closest to home still matter deeply.
Posted: January 27, 2026 by Doug Seidel
Legislative Update January 2026: News from Trenton & Washington, DC – Changes in the FCC
Revisiting ADA Title II Web and Mobility Access Compliance to the WCAG 2.1 Level AA Rules
To prepare us for the important ADA Compliance Rules that are quickly approaching (by which many of us will have to abide), we want to once again review some information offered during JAG’s October General Meetings:
Posted: January 9, 2026 by Doug Seidel
Spotlight: Jordan Anderson Independent Producer – A Platform for Career Development
Jordan Anderson, Television Producer
Jordan Anderson is an aspiring producer and currently produces and directs three television shows at Piscataway Community Television. Jordan graduated from Rider University in December 2023 with a BFA degree in film and television. Having lived and studied in various cities (domestic and international) she strives to do the best work possible.
Posted: January 8, 2026 by Doug Seidel
How Your Phone Is Making Your Local TV Station Smarter
by John C. Morley, Independent Producer
Instead of competing, pull phones into the community TV experience
Local community TV has always been pretty simple at its core: turn on the channel and see people and places you actually recognize. That part still matters. What has changed is how viewers watch. They sit on the couch with a phone in their hand, half watching and half scrolling. That sounds like a problem, but for community stations it can actually be an opportunity. With a few new tech ideas, you can pull that phone into the experience instead of competing with it.